Adaptogens make great natural remedies for countless physical and mental problems. They can be easily incorporated into a variety of recipes, most commonly smoothies, but also baked goods, soups and other foods/drinks.

In this recipe, I combine the popular matcha latte with an adaptogen latte, making an extra powerful potion to start the day with or use as an afternoon pick me up. Coconut or almond butter is a great ingredient that thickens the latte and helps it foam up a bit after being blended. I have selected euccomia, reishi and maca because of their calming and hormone balancing effects for me. There are tons of different adaptogens and herbs out there. Choose your favorites based on your personal needs.

Ingredients:

1 cup cashew milk (I like to make my own by soaking raw cashews for 2+ hrs, rinsing them then blending them with fresh water)
1 cup hot water
1 tsp matcha powder (energizing, mood balancing and good source of antioxidants)
1 tsp maca
1/2 tsp euccomia or other adaptogen of choice
1/2 tsp reishi or other adaptogen of choice
1 tbsp coconut or almond Butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Sweetener: 1 pitted date or tsp of raw honey

Method:

Boil hot water in tea kettle or in a pot- once it comes to a boil, let it sit so it cools down a tiny bit before later adding to blender
Blend all ingredients
Taste to see if you need more sweetener or hot water- microwaving will disrupt the benefits of the matcha and adaptogens so add more hot water from the stove and blend to increase temp

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The only thing that keeps me from eating dessert every night is knowing that it is the first thing that will happen the next morning. Avocado and banana are a dream team for a silky creamy texture. With energizing maca and cacao, this is one of my all time favorite morning bowls.

Ingredients:

1/4 avocado
1 cup almond milk
2 tbsp cacao powder
1/2 banana*
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp maca powder
optional: a few ice cubes if you want it colder
optional: blueberries or kale to pack in some extra antioxidants and vitamins*

Method:

Blend ingredients together until smooth. Check consistency- add more almond milk to make thinner, add more ice to make thicker and/or colder. Pour into a bowl and add an extra sprinkle of chia seeds or any other preferred topping.

*To keep smoothies cold and thick without using ice, use frozen fruit. Store overripe bananas in halves or fourths (peeled) in airtight ziplock in freezer. Find frozen greens and fruit with no added sugar or other ingredients in the frozen food aisle. It can be cheaper to purchase frozen produce and also cuts back on food waste.